Goldmills Recruitment are exclusively looking for an experienced events Sous Chef to work with a well known events company based in East London.
* Events Sous Chef
* £40,000 to £45,000 plus bonuses and overtime.
* London
* Monday to Friday role.
* Permanent Full time position.
Reports to
Head Chef and Senior sous chef
Responsible for
All lower level chefs
Salary
Job description overview
To be responsible for the safe food produce and deliverance of events from purchase to serving in conjunction with senior sous chef. To work alongside the clients events HACCP system and to be clear of the responsibilities of the clients events Food safety policy. To abide by clients recipes and standards of food preparation. To partake in food based competitions and offer ideas to senior sous chef. To have menu input and create new dishes. Leading a team, ensuring they are well organised and executing their roles to the standards set by the company in absence of senior sous chefs. Often taking direct responsibility and directly managing the event delivery process from beginning to end. Have a clear understanding of quantities of production and distribution, packing and portioning for events.
Skills required
Systematic and organised approach to all areas of work.
Ability to work under pressure and take on responsibility.
Good leadership skills and an ability to motivate a team to achieve the goals of the business.
Written and spoken communication and an enthusiasm to demonstrate this in client facing situations.
A flare for kitchen operational efficiency.
Ability to see the big picture (business goals) and the finer details (service standards) simultaneously.
Excellent time management and an ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
An excellent understanding of mass production and brat pan cookery
Key job roles
1.To assist in all food production following the clients individual HACCPs
2.To comply with all cleaning schedules and hygiene due diligence
3.Supervise all staff for whom you are responsible and ensure those employees carry out the tasks within their job description to the company standard in absence of senior sous chef.
4.Manage the flow of communication through the kitchen, ensuring every chef has the information they need well in advance and enabling them to carry out their job roles effectively in absence of the senior sous chef.
5.Manage the company food stock control system in absence of the senior sous chef.
6.To ensure all food is packed on the correct van for each event using the Caterease packing list.
7.Work directly with senior management, helping the company to consistently grow and improve in all areas.
Minimum required qualifications
Manual handling
COSHH training
HACCP training level 2
Allergen training level 2
Health and safety level 2
Food safety level 2
First aid at work
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